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The First World War 1914-18

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Card 1Europe on the eve of WWI

What was the overall condition of Europe on the eve of the 20th century?

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Europe had 20 independent states, and 7 of them were great powers. It was the most powerful region in the world because of its military strength, industry, and colonial reach. But rivalry among the po

Card 2Great powers

Which seven states were regarded as the great powers of Europe in 1900?

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The seven great powers were Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, England, France, Italy, and the Turkish empire.

Card 3British foreign policy

What does the term 'splendid isolation' mean in British foreign policy?

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Splendid isolation was England's policy of staying out of permanent alliances since the end of the Crimean War. England later moved away from this policy when German power and naval expansion became a

Card 4Anglo-German rivalry

Why did Germany worry Britain in the early 20th century?

Answer

Germany's aggressive policy, naval development, and expansionist ambitions alarmed Britain. Germany also seemed to challenge British influence in world trade and in regions such as the Middle East and

Card 5Germany under Kaiser William II

Who was Kaiser William II and why is he important in the causes of the war?

Answer

Kaiser William II was the Emperor of Germany. He renounced Bismarck's defensive Triple Alliance and turned it into an aggressive alliance. He also pushed naval expansion, colonial ambitions, and provo

Card 6German colonial ambition

What did Kaiser William II mean when he said Germany too lives under the Sun?

Answer

He meant that Germany also wanted colonies and a stronger place in world politics. The statement expressed Germany's frustration that Britain and France already controlled many colonies.

Card 7Imperialism and colonialism

What was imperialism in the economic sense used in the chapter?

Answer

Imperialism was the drive by capitalist countries to acquire colonies for markets, raw materials, labour, and profit. It was linked to industrial growth, surplus capital, and competition among advance

Card 8Imperialism theories

How did J.A. Hobson explain imperialism?

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J.A. Hobson explained imperialism in his book Imperialism—a Study. He argued that capitalists and factory owners accumulated surplus capital and forced governments to conquer colonies so that they cou

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